Bruna Seu

Professor Bruna Seu is a prominent academic at Birkbeck, University of London, specializing in psychodynamics and human rights. She currently leads the SOMIC project (States of Mind in Conflict), funded by the Swiss federal government, which examines psychological and socio-political dimensions of conflict through a psychoanalytic lens. Her roles include Programme Director of the MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and Assistant Editor for The International Journal of Human Rights.

Her research focuses on humanitarian communication, public responses to human rights appeals, and psychoanalytic approaches to conflict resolution. Notable work includes analyzing moral boundaries, denial mechanisms, and empathy dynamics in global crises. She holds clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and has co-organized impactful events like the 2019 'Palestinian Childhoods' conference. Professional affiliations include the British Psychoanalytic Council and the UKCP College of Psychoanalysis.

Her administrative responsibilities and academic leadership underscore her commitment to integrating theoretical insights with practical human rights advocacy. Ongoing contributions span international policy dialogues, NGO communication strategies, and psychosocial frameworks for conflict transformation.